Moreh gets first shopping complex

Manipur’s Moreh which borders Myanmar got its first multi-storied shopping complex on Wednesday. Deputy chief minister Gaikhangam, who also holds the home portfolio, inaugurated the complex that comprises 82 shops, a car parking site, a conference hall and a food court.

The gateway to South East Asia, Moreh, in tribal-dominated Chandel district, sees business of around Rs 5 crore daily.

The Rs 21-crore shopping complex, set up under the aegis of the ministry of commerce and industries, is located near border gate number 2, one of the busiest areas in Moreh and 110 km from Imphal.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony, Gaikhangam emphasized on the need for peace and harmony to enhance commercial activities in the border town.

Echoing Gaikhangam, state industries minister Govindas Konthoujam said peace would allow rapid progress in trading at Moreh. Meanwhile, construction of a multi-crore Integrated Check Post is also under way at Moreh. The town, through which the Trans-Asian Highway passes, was among 13 sites in the country selected for construction of ICPs.